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Curzon, Beethoven, The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ∙ Hans Knappertsbusch
Emperor
Decca · UK · 1958 · Vinyl, LP
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Release details
| Artist | Curzon, Beethoven, The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra ∙ Hans Knappertsbusch |
|---|---|
| Title | Emperor |
| Label | Decca |
| Cat # | SXL 2002, SXL.2002 |
| Format | Vinyl, LP |
| Country | UK |
| Year | 1958 |
| Genre | Classical |
| Style | Classical, Romantic |
| Speed | 33 ⅓ RPM |
| Media | G+ |
| Sleeve | VG |
| Matrix / runout | Runout side A: ZAL-3667-3E K RT 2 Runout side B: ZAL-3668-3K BU RT 1 Matrix on label, side A: ZAL.3667 Matrix on label, side B: ZAL.3668 |
Release notes
Early UK version, very similar to [r=12498924], but this version has the label side designators printed as just '1' and '2'.
Also side A has been cut by [a1674651] in this version, while on [r=12498924] both sides have been cut by [a3182900].
Labels:
- Black/silver 'grooved wideband' labels
- "Original recording by" at 11 o'clock
- "Made in England" at bottom
- "Recording first published 1958"
- Decca 'Musical Notes' logo on both sides
- Matrix numbers printed upside-down
Sleeve:
- Fully laminated
- 'Half-moon' flipbacks (aka scalloped)
- Blue border on back
- Triangular "Decca stereophonic" logo on front and back
- Thin spine with no text on it
- Printing date on sleeve is August 1958 ("58/8")
- "Printed in England" on bottom flipback
Catalog numbers:
- SXL 2002 on sleeve
- SXL.2002 on labels
Runouts:
- All runouts are stamped
Other information:
- Recorded 10 - 15 June 1957 in the Sofiensaal, Vienna [external info, not on release]
- Corresponding mono issue has cat# LXT 5391
Record grading guide
Every record is graded visually (and play-tested when in doubt) using the Goldmine standard — the same scale used by Discogs sellers worldwide. Media and sleeve are always graded separately.
| M | Mint — perfect, usually still sealed. We use this grade very rarely. |
|---|---|
| NM | Near Mint — looks barely played. No visible marks, plays clean. |
| VG+ | Very Good Plus — light signs of use, minor sleeve wear. Plays great; our most common grade. |
| VG | Very Good — visible wear, may have light surface noise that doesn't overpower the music. |
| G+ / G | Good — plays through without skipping but with noticeable noise. Priced accordingly. |
| F / P | Fair / Poor — filler or collector copies only. Always described in the notes. |
Anything worth mentioning that the grade doesn't capture is in the seller notes on each listing.